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Security suites for 2010

Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.

McAfee has put considerable effort into its new user interface, but also made its 2010 security programs far better in the process.

Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition 8.0

The Anniversary Edition continues the publisher's tradition of adroitly addressing user concerns, but is still not quite perfect.
BitDefender Antivirus 2008

BitDefender Antivirus 2008 has greatly improved since last year; we'd like more access to configuration options beyond simple enabling and disabling features.
McAfee Total Protection 2007

McAfee Total Protection 2007 does what it says on the label -- it protects your PC from all sorts of nasty attacks, albeit at a fairly high cost to your system performance, especially on older PCs.
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007

Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customer support lacking.
Webroot Spy Sweeper 5

Webroot Spy Sweeper 5 is good choice for protecting your PC against spyware and shielding it against future infections, but it's too noisy, with its constant reminders that it's working.
Tenebril SpyCatcher Express 2006

An easy-to-use interface and effective handling of spyware make either the free or paid version of Tenebril SpyCatcher an excellent addition to your PC's defense arsenal.
Trend Micro Anti-Spyware 3

Trend Micro Anti-Spyware 3 is a solid and easy-to-use choice for your antispyware protection.
McAfee Antispyware 2006

McAfee AntiSpyware 2006 is a good antispyware choice if you're already using the other parts of McAfee's security suite.

Top anti-spyware software

If you are using a Windows machine or even a Mac running Windows in a virtual environment, you need to pay attention to security. To get you started, we've rounded up the top free anti-spyware software options.
Spyware Central: Glossary

Definitions for commonly used spyware terms.
Spyware Central: Frequently Asked Questions

Check here to see answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about spyware.
Spyware Central

A complete guide to battling spyware, including reviews of twelve antispyware applications, downloads, FAQ, a spyware glossary of terms, and other helpful resources.

Spyware claims kill off Facebook's Secret Crush

Facebook has banned the Secret Crush application due to its affiliation with a notorious spyware manufacturer.
Mac trojan multiplies but won't kill your dog

If users thought the Mac-targeted trojan discovered last week was a one-off, they'll need to think again -- security firm F-Secure has discovered 32 variants of it, but claims about its powers have been wildly overstated, according to experts.
Teen hacker helps govt block porn

Downloads of the government's Internet filtering software have hit six figures, according to the Communications Minister — with the Coalition now turning to a schoolboy for help in improving the software.
Web porn blocking sparks war of words

The government and its Labor rivals have been indulging in a slanging match over the Coalition's plans to introduce Internet porn blocking software.

How to use Ad-Aware 2007

The free spyware-removal program from Lavasoft is currently one of the most popular on CNET.com.au's Downloads, but after downloading it, many users can be confused by the process of getting started. This guide will walk you through the normal installation, set-up and use of Ad-Aware.
How to remove personal files before you ditch your old PC

Before you get rid of your old PC, you'll want to remove your personal files first. Here's a quick lesson in how data is stored and what you can do to keep others from reading your e-mail and seeing your financial data from five years ago.
Remove IE from XP?

Now that I have Firefox and don't need IE anymore, is there any way to completely remove IE 6 from Windows XP Home Edition?
Keep deleted cookies from sneaking back and spying on you

We explain how to block cookies in IE and Firefox and also how to block the local shared objects in your Flash player -- and why you would want to.

Back to Baghdad demo

Strap yourself into the cockpit of an F-16.
PC*Bert

Jump into an arcade time warp with this clone of the classic arcade game Q*bert.
RideWay

Allow multiple users simultaneous Internet access via one connection.
Nanny 2003

Block unwanted Internet content and limit access to personal folders.